Alternative to ARB fridge slide

[tbisaacs]

I just picked up a second hand ARB 50qt fridge. I currently have it secured using a small ratchet strap.

Are there any compatible slides beside the $300+ ARB one? I'm sure it's well made. But sheesh.

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[rnArmy]

Doesn't look like they come cheap; hard to find one under $300 doing a google search.

http://www.equipt1.com/item/travel-box-fridge-slide

http://www.alphaexpedition.com/universal-40l-50l-fridge-slide/

Maybe you could go to Home Depot (or Lowe's) and check out their kitchen cabinetry section; they've got stuff for sliding - maybe you could come up with something a lot cheaper and a custom fit.

 

[tonkaman]

Believe it or not the ARB slides are the affordable ones on the market. The price only goes up from there.

I've had a few friends make custom slides but in the end it doesn't really save them money, just gives them exactly the size/shape they need. Those bearings are expensive

 

[verdesard0g]

A pair of full extension drawer slides and some wood., Less that $50.00. Since you are not mounting it in a cabinet you would have to make a lower setup to attach the slides to and secure it to the floor.

 

[SnoViking]

Check out the truck fridge option. Its right around $250. It's very stout. http://truckfridge.com/tb_slide_mount.html

I bought one when I ordered my fridge and I've been super happy with it. They sometime do free shipping also.

 

[NatersXJ6]

I've had a few friends make custom slides but in the end it doesn't really save them money, just gives them exactly the size/shape they need. Those bearings are expensive

This is true. I made a custom full-cargo area slide. There wasn't any savings over buying ARB or Frontrunner, but I got what I wanted. The heavy duty locking slides were in the neighborhood of $220 per pair. ARB drawer is good value if that is all you need it for.

You might find you don't really need a slide. I only decided I needed a slide so that I could put a shelf over the fridge and not have to clear things off the fridge every time I opened it.

 

[bj70_guy]

My HDJ81 had a custom storage system already made and installed when I got it - the builder had a spot for the fridge, but didn't make it wide enough to fit an ARB fridge slide.
My solution was a set of 400 lb locking Accuride slides mounted flat, and a piece of plywood.

So far so good.

 

[tbisaacs]

This is true. I made a custom full-cargo area slide. There wasn't any savings over buying ARB or Frontrunner, but I got what I wanted. The heavy duty locking slides were in the neighborhood of $220 per pair. ARB drawer is good value if that is all you need it for.

You might find you don't really need a slide. I only decided I needed a slide so that I could put a shelf over the fridge and not have to clear things off the fridge every time I opened it.

This has occurred to me too. I've got plenty of room in my suburban to open the lid because I don't have any sort of drawer system or anything yet.


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[tbisaacs]

My HDJ81 had a custom storage system already made and installed when I got it - the builder had a spot for the fridge, but didn't make it wide enough to fit an ARB fridge slide.
My solution was a set of 400 lb locking Accuride slides mounted flat, and a piece of plywood.

So far so good.

This is genius. Most diy slides I've seen are two sets of angle iron. One to hold the slides upright and another to hold the fridge mounting surface.


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[tbisaacs]

Doesn't look like they come cheap; hard to find one under $300 doing a google search.

http://www.equipt1.com/item/travel-box-fridge-slide

http://www.alphaexpedition.com/universal-40l-50l-fridge-slide/

Maybe you could go to Home Depot (or Lowe's) and check out their kitchen cabinetry section; they've got stuff for sliding - maybe you could come up with something a lot cheaper and a custom fit.

Thanks for this. I hadn't come across the eeziawn one.


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[SnoViking]

It looks like the Eeziawn TB is the same as the truck fridge. It's a great slide. Plus its cheaper through Paul!

 

[elusive]

Check out the truck fridge option. Its right around $250. It's very stout. http://truckfridge.com/tb_slide_mount.html

I bought one when I ordered my fridge and I've been super happy with it. They sometime do free shipping also.

My slide from Dometic looks to actually be the same design

 

[wbpolk]

I seen Dobinsons slide and wanted to pull the trigger but no information/ feedback.
anyone?
https://www.amazon.com/Dobinsons-Extension-Fridge-Fridges-Coolers/dp/B01LWV2MZN/ref=s9_simh_gw_g263_i10_r?_encoding=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=KHQ6W46WBNR20SFKETH4&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1cded295-23b4-40b1-8da6-7c1c9eb81d33&pf_rd_i=desktop

after looking at the photo above mine they look very simular, Dobinsons also comes with straps.

 

[afbond03]

I believe the Dometic slides if they'll fit your application can be found for under $199 sometimes.

 

[wbpolk]

I believe the Dometic slides if they'll fit your application can be found for under $199 sometimes.

how are they?

https://www.amazon.com/Dometic-CFX-SLD5065US-Suited-CFX-50-CFX-65DZ/dp/B01G7UCXVU/ref=pd_sbs_263_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01G7UCXVU&pd_rd_r=W8XKMC2R8645F4Z3PT17&pd_rd_w=IyNDq&pd_rd_wg=CcTVV&psc=1&refRID=W8XKMC2R8645F4Z3PT17